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Friday fire destroys 'red tagged' house in Port Arthur, investigation underway

Fire Chief Greg Benson told 12News that firefighters do not believe anyone was inside the house when the fire took place.

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur firefighters are working to learn what led to a devastating house fire Friday.

The call regarding the fire came in around 3:30 p.m. The house is located in the 3100 block of 18th Street. 

Fire Chief Greg Benson told 12News that firefighters do not believe anyone was inside the house when the fire took place. Chief Benson said the house was "red tagged."

When firefighters got to the scene, the house was engulfed in flames. Chief Benson said the house was completely burned. 

The fire has since been put out, and at this into, it is unknown what led to the fire.

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